Can mom provide evidence on the day of court if I was never served with a response?

It appears that you are in the Court of the Department of Child Support Services ("DCSS"). If mom is making more money than the DCSS attorney has...

Do I have the chance for visitation rights? I haven't been apart of the childs life for 10 yr. I have been seeing him for 5month

In regard to seeing a child that you have not seen in years, the Court (and the psychologists) encourage starting slowly and building up to a...

Parent violated an agreement. What are the consequences?

It appears that you have gotten what you wanted and that the father has no interest in being involved with his child. I realize that you do not...

Is it possible to revist child visitation and support order if I believe the wrong amount & time was ordered?

Child support is the child's right and is always modifiable. Custody and visitation can be reviewed again but the Court usually likes to see a...

What is the difference(s) between filing a MSA and a Default judgement?

I assume that you are speaking about your spouse sort of disappearing and not filing a Response. In this case, you need to file for a default...

Yes, you can use the Sheriff to serve divorce papers but we don't advise it unless it is a restraining order. The problem is that sometimes you...

If i have to pay child support for 3 kids and spousal support, would be amount of spousal support less?

Child support is per guideline. I don't believe it will be the percentages you have stated. It depends on the time share as well. San Diego is...

If wife files for sole occupancy in house, what rights do I have still to collect my belongings and documents?

When you go to the first hearing ask the judge to let you have a day and time to pick up your belongings if the Judge gives your wife exclusive...

If I file a divorce petition in CA on 7/1/13, does the divorce become finalized and effective 1/1/14, and not a day before?

You can't get divorced in 2013. You can sign and file a Marital Settlement Agreement within a couple of weeks from filing the Petition, however,...

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You must file where you reside. To the Court, it doesn't matter where you were married. If your husband went to a California attorney, he could...